zenyatta Archive

  • frankel_2012

    The Career of Frankel Compared

    Posted on October 18, 2012 | No Comments
    Tweet Over the past year or so, I’ve heard many people try to compare the career of Frankel to that of Zenyatta, Black Caviar as well as other all time stars. Is it possible to do so? I believe it is possible, but at the...

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  • Blind Luck 2011

    Blind Luck Back on Track – Rivalry Renewed?

    Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments
    Tweet The tiny four year-old chestnut filly who resembles Zenyatta, not in physical stature, but with her late running style that has fans on the edge of their seat, is once again running like Zenyatta. She has now won a race that the super mare...

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  • Preakness 2011

    Has 2011 Been a Disappointment So Far?

    Posted on May 25, 2011 | No Comments
    Tweet Last season, racing fans across the country saw one of the best race horses ever retire after nearly going undefeated in 20 attempts. Only losing by a head in her last race against the best male horses. Zenyatta, was simply remarkable and brought aboard...

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  • 2011 Eclipse Awards Finalists – WINNERS

    2011 Eclipse Awards Finalists – WINNERS

    Posted on January 6, 2011 | 5 Comments
    Tweet It’s that time of year again, where the best of the best get recognized for their accomplishments and achievements. As there always is with awards, there will be serious debate about who was nominated, who wasn’t nominated and of course who should win. These...

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  • What Did Zenyatta Mean to Horse Racing?

    What Did Zenyatta Mean to Horse Racing?

    Posted on December 9, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Tweet The six year-old mare horse racing fans called the “queen” meant everything that was good about the sport. Everything she portrayed was pure and untainted. She brought life to a sport that desperately needed it. She brought passion back to racing fans as she...

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  • Favorites vs Longshots in Grade 1′s

    Favorites vs Longshots in Grade 1′s

    Posted on November 30, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Tweet In lieu of the Grade 1 upsets last weekend, I went back and reviewed the Grade 1 races so far in the 2010 racing to see how many favorites won versus longshots. As you will see, the great horses are great for a reason....

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  • Who Should Be Older Horse of the Year?

    Who Should Be Older Horse of the Year?

    Posted on November 12, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Tweet It’s been a great debate for the last couple of weeks and now that the Breeders Cup Classic race is in the books, we want to know who you think deserves the honor of being Older Horse of the Year. Post your comment below!...

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  • My Blame Winning Ticket

    My Blame Winning Ticket

    Posted on November 9, 2010 | 3 Comments
    Tweet I wanted to wait for the aftermath of the Zenyatta loss to pass before posting my winning ticket on Blame. I had a feeling that Zenyatta would lose and the best horse in the field that day would be Blame. Too much speed to...

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  • Don’t “Blame” Smith for Zenyatta Loss

    Don’t “Blame” Smith for Zenyatta Loss

    Posted on November 7, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Tweet All the anticipation, pre-race hype, and talk of an undefeated career couldn’t have prepared the Zenyatta ownership group and everyone else including trainer John Shirriffs and fans for what was to transpire Saturday afternoon in the $5,000,000 Breeder’s Cup Classic. As we all know...

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  • Gio Ponti Comes Back Strong in Shadwell

    Gio Ponti Comes Back Strong in Shadwell

    Posted on October 9, 2010 | No Comments
    Tweet It has been six weeks since the upset loss to Debussy (IRE) in the Arlington Mile for Gio Ponti. He finished second losing by a half length. A position he is all too familiar with in the last 11 months. In his 21 lifetime...

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